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Joshua passed from Makkedah, and all Israel with him, to Libnah, and fought against Libnah:
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God's Miraculous Speed
Commentators like Calvin and Henry emphasize the incredible speed of Joshua's campaign. Taking one fortified city after another in such a short time was seen as humanly impossible. This rapid success served as a clear and miraculous sign that God Himself was fighting for Israel, clearing the path and delivering their enemies into their hands.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Libnah - The word means “white” or “distinct,” and undoubtedly points to some natural feature of the spot, perhaps the “Garde Blanche” of th…
19th Century
Anglican
Then. —Better, simply and. The operations against Libnah are the commencement of a further stage of the campaign. Libnah …
16th Century
Protestant
Then Joshua passed, etc. We now have a description of the taking of the cities from which the enemy's army had been raised. In this, God d…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Joshua passed from Makkedah After he had taken it, and destroyed its inhabitants, and its king:
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Joshua acted swiftly in taking these cities. See what a great deal of work can be done in a little time, if we are diligent and improve our opportu…
